American Microscopial Society: Call for Microscopical Photos - Annual Buchsbaum Photo Contest
Do you have a favorite photomicrograph you'd like others to see? It could be the winner! The 2019 Buchsbaum Photo Contest, sponsored by the American Microscopical Society, will be held during the SICB meeting in Tampa, Florida. The contest is a memorial to Ralph Buchsbaum, pioneer in cell and tissue culture of animals and champion of photomicrography, and its aim is to encourage microscopical-biological photography. Details can be found on the American Microscopical Society 's website: http://amicros.org/?page_id=9

AMS Travel Awards: The American Microscopical Society is offering travel awards to three student members who will be presenting at the annual AMS/SICB 2019 meeting in Tampa, Florida, January 3-7. The deadline for applications has been extended to November 15, 2018. Each award will be $250USD​. See AMS Student Travel Awards for details on eligibility and how to apply.

This year the child care at the annual meeting will be free
and provided by Preferred Sitters, the same group that has
provided care at SICB since 2015. They are fully insured, and
dedicated to providing an enjoyable environment for your
child. Registration by December 4th is required to participate.
To register your child or children, or for questions, please email:
preferredsitters@msn.com